How to pronounce myotomy
Say it like my-OT-uh-mee. Myotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- my
- OT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myotomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of myotomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: my-OT-uh-mee.
What does myotomy mean?
- The surgical procedure of cutting or making an incision in a muscle or muscular organ.
- An anatomical dissection of a body, especially one used for instructional purposes.
Where does myotomy come from?
From myo- + -tomy.
Words that rhyme with myotomy
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Questions about saying myotomy
How do you pronounce myotomy?
Say my-OT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈɑtəmi/. In British English it is /maɪˈɒtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myotomy?
Myotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: my · OT · uh · mee.
Is myotomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /maɪˈɒtəmi/ (my-OT-uh-mee).